Explore the hidden corners of early Christian history with a careful, scholarly collection of apocryphal gospels.
This volume gathers translations, notes, and prolegomena to illuminate writings about Christ and the apostles that lie outside the canonical scriptures.
This edition presents a broad spectrum of texts, dating from the second century onward, and includes scriptural references to help readers compare these documents with the New Testament. It emphasizes historical context, source language, and the kinds of stories these gospels tell—without asserting them as canonical or authoritative.
- Original-language fragments and translations of apocryphal gospels and related documents
- Editorial notes and scriptural references to aid comparison with canonical texts
- Introductory material outlining the character, history, and reception of these writings
- Prolegomena explaining the scholarly approach to apocryphal literature
Ideal for readers of early Christian history, biblical apocrypha, and textual criticism who want a disciplined, source-focused view of these non-canonical works.